Knee replacement surgery for Manikandan: covering what insurance won't

In February I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Nizamabad Community Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for April. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $330, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $200 short. Doctors at Nizamabad Community Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $330 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $200 goes: • Post-operative medication: $20 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60 • Physiotherapy sessions: $120 Thank you for reading my story. - Manikandan